It’s About Attitude
By John W. Vander Velden
Though
I believe that time is a teacher, I know that I must be open to learn the
lessons that life offers. Life is
ever-changing. It is up to me to get the
most out of each moment. You see, it is
about attitude. Jackie will tell you
that I do not always have the best
attitude…but I try. Trying may not be
enough but it’s my best shot. Over the
years I have faced disappointments and challenges along with some pain. I know that my problems have been less than
those faced by others. But like
everyone, my problems are my problems, and they seem the most important
problems, when I face them. Those days
place a damper on my moods. Times I wear
the world on my sleeve, but most times I carry the weight hidden. Those are the days I must remind myself once
again…it’s all about attitude. And it
is!
Few
know about the darkest days I have faced.
Few need to be bothered by knowing.
This post isn’t about dealing with that darkness, but rather recognizing
that dawn follows the night. Wait for it. It’s comin’. This post is about the gift each
of us is given…today! Twenty- four non-repeating hours. Fourteen hundred forty unique one time
minutes. Rising in the morning I remind
myself of this grand offering placed before me…a new day…and the possibilities that lie at my feet. Get up and go John. There’s things to get done. The day’s closing
may find me disappointed in what I have managed to accomplish, but if I have
given it my best…well that’ll have to do…and more…it was enough.
It
is about attitude. God has given me
today. Hopefully I accept that gift with
gratitude…make the most I can out of it…and not insult the Giver.
(311
Words) 8-11-2016
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